goldeneye

• Sustantivo que designa o bien un insecto de la familia de los crisópidos, o bien un pato buceador grande, de vuelo rápido, que habita en regiones árticas.

A noun referring to either a type of green lacewing insect or a large-headed, swift-flying diving duck native to Arctic regions.

1. C1formalscientific

   A type of insect from the green lacewing family, known for its delicate, lacy wings and beneficial role in gardens by eating pests.

   Crisopa verde

   • The goldeneye is often found in gardens, helping to control aphid populations.
   • Farmers appreciate the goldeneye for its natural pest control abilities.
   • A goldeneye's larvae are voracious predators of small insects.

   Sinónimosgreen lacewinglacewing

2. B2formalscientific

   A large-headed, swift-flying diving duck native to Arctic regions, known for its striking golden-yellow eye.

   Porrón osculado

   • The goldeneye is a common sight on northern lakes during migration.
   • Birdwatchers traveled to the Arctic to observe the goldeneye in its natural habitat.
   • The male goldeneye has a distinctive black-and-white plumage and a golden eye.

   Sinónimoswhistler